The Host’s Reply to Candida Biofilm
Candida spp. are among the most common nosocomial fungal pathogens and are notorious for their propensity toward biofilm formation. When growing on a medical device or mucosal surface, these organisms reside as communities embedded in a protective matrix, resisting host defenses. The host responds t...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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MDPI
2016
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4810154/ |